MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside outer sill rear wheel arch and front door damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin strong smell fumes entering car when blowers on (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose joint area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside outer sill rear wheel arch and front door damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn edges (bald inner edge and signs ply/cords very close to surface.(advise replacement). (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak floorpans and exhaust contaminated to rear of vehicle ()
oil level overfilled
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn edges (bald inner edge and signs ply/cords very close to surface.(advise replacement). (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak floorpans and exhaust contaminated to rear of vehicle ()
oil level overfilled
Centre EXHAUST MOUNTING DETACHED
HEADLAMPS HAVE NON STANDARD BULBS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Centre EXHAUST MOUNTING DETACHED
HEADLAMPS HAVE NON STANDARD BULBS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
N/S inner cv gaitor insecure. Clip missing.
Front wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Water ingress in N/S repeater lense
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA53 MDU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA53 MDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EA53 MDU registered?
EA53 MDU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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